Now includes a brand new introductory chapter, explaining how medical law has developed, highlighting key ethical issues and locating the law within its wider political and sociological contexts.
Unique pedagogic approach sets this book apart by helping the student to engage with complex and detailed legal concepts and the modern, attractive layout enhances the visual appeal of the text
Numerous citations, quotations and extracts mean that students will be exposed to primary sources of legal language and cases and judgments are highlighted making them easy to find for cross-reference and revision
Concepts and terms are explained clearly allowing for maximum accessibility and understanding, making this an ideal textbook for both law and non-law students
Supporting website at www.unlockingthelaw.co.uk provides interactive mcqs, podcasts of key recent developments in medical law as well as updates to the cases and legislation discussed within the text
By:
Claudia Carr Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions:
Height: 246mm,
Width: 189mm,
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 1.380kg ISBN:9781138015883 ISBN 10: 1138015881 Series:Unlocking the Law Pages: 416 Publication Date:20 November 2014 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Primary
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
1. Introduction to Ethical Theories 2. Confidentiality 3. Resource Allocation 4. Medical Negligence 5. Consent 6. Children 7. Mental Health Law 8. Assisted Conception 9. Abortion 10. Organ Transplantation 11. End of Life Issues 12. End of Life Decisions
Claudia Carr is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Hertfordshire and the author of a number of student textbooks and revision guides across both Medical Law and Criminal Law.